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1 The Catholic Community of Saint Barnabas June 19, 2011 The Most Holy Trinity PARISH MISSION The family of St. Barnabas Parish celebrates the Eucharist, welcomes and serves all, shares talents, fosters learning, and initiates others into the life of Christ South Longwood, Chicago, Il stbarnabasparish.org

2 Guest Mutterings THREE FOR ONE While the Trinity is perhaps the Christian doctrine, it's also one of the hardest to explain. Over the centuries people have used everything from sunbeams to shamrocks to try to describe how three Persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, can be one God. Oceans of theological ink have been spilt on the topic. Saint Augustine of Hippo's De Trinitate alone runs to 15 books. Not surprisingly, the Trinity is an official mystery, above reason but not contrary to it. Faith and revelation are also required. Of course the Trinity is present throughout scripture, but the Bible does not use the term. That honor goes first to Theophilus of Antioch, around 180 A.D., and a lot of what Christians believe about the Trinity was battled over in those early centuries of the church. Much was at stake: What people said about the relationship between the Persons was connected to how they defined each of them. So to get the Trinity right you had to get things like the divinity of Jesus right. Behind all the theology, though, is one word: love. The love within God, the love God has for the world, and the divine love in which we, too, have a share. Joel Schorn We thank you, God, for the gift of our fathers, for grandfathers and godfathers, and fathers-in-law, too. Send your Holy Spirit upon our fathers, in whose laps we were cradled, on whose knees we were bounced, by whose hands we were fed, instructed, at times corrected, in whose company we learned to work and play and pray, at whose side we hear your word and celebrate your mysteries. Heal their pains and disappointments. Forgive all that needs to be forgiven. Give to them the good that they have given to others. Welcome into your arms those who have died. Fill this world, O God, with a father's love! We ask this through your Son Jesus Christ, who taught us to pray to you as Abba. He lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God forever and ever. Amen.

3 TO ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF ST. ST. BARNABAS PARISH... When I first came to St. Barnabas in July of 2005, I was deeply impressed with the recurring theme of Faith, Family and Friendship that so permeates the very essence of this great parish. For faith, family and friendship are three of the most treasured gifts that we can be blessed with and we have been abundantly blessed with all three. During this most tragic and heart- wrenching time as we experienced the death of our beloved son and brother, Patrick, we could only ask, Where is God? And then we looked around and saw all of you. As you cried with us, laughed with us, supported us and loved us, the presence of God was undoubtedly revealed. Words will never adequately express our gratitude to you, our friends at St. Barnabas, for all you have done, but we can assure you that we truly feel held in your prayers and love and this is a great support for us. We will miss Patrick in a way that words will never capture but we also know that he is no longer afflicted by this debilitating and destructive disease of addiction. His Spirit has been set free and he has now soared into the loving and eternal embrace of our compassionate and all merciful God. I feel very privileged to serve at this awesome parish and I just want you to know how deeply touched we were for the outpouring of love and support that we received from you. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by such caring, loving and holy people. With our most sincere and heart- felt thanks, Mike, Kitty, Caitlin, Michael and Kevin Ryan. Actual Budgeted Difference Actual Budgeted Difference Sunday, 6/12/10 $14, $18, $ (3,931.24) May 2011 $73, $92, $(18,793.09) Administration Our Finances Your Gifts Matter Other Collections May Operation Rice Bowl $3, Japan $ Annual Catholic Appeal $50.00 Catholic Charities $2, St. Martin de Porres $20.00 Holy Family $ Education Fund $ Mission Project (YTD) $ (Target is $7,500) NCYC $ Actual Budget Difference Year-to-Date (7/1/09 05/31/11) $816, $850, $(34,418.98) Give Central Electronic Giving May Out of the totals collected for the month of April, the following amounts were contributed electronically. If you are interested in finding out how to sign up for electronic giving, contact Gail Byrnes at Sunday $4, Holy Days $ Tuition $2, Holy Family $ St. Martin DePorres $ Education Fund $ House Build $

4 Parish Life Our family has participated in the Mission Project both years and each experience was uniquely rewarding. Last year was a new experience and the energy of building a house for a family in need was incredible. This year the excitement of building a house for a family in need was definitely in the air again. But, this time I took a step back during the day to look around and take it all in and it was awe inspiring! There were adults working and leading of course, but, each and every child was eagerly, willingly and cooperatively working! They did so much work and deserve to be recognized for what they accomplished! Kudos to the youth of our parish! Keep up the great work!

5 2011 Parish Wide Mission Project Our parish family spending time in service and fellowship

6 Human Concerns NUNS BUILD --St. Barnabas Parish s Katrina Response-- WHO: Good hearted St. Barnabas Parishioners; teens and adults, coordinated by Human Concerns Commission of the Parish---John Fleming, chair; all levels talent needed training for all new/ beginners to household chore people to handy-women/men, ages WHAT: Join our trip to New Orleans to work repair/restore the last 350 houses In St. Bernard Parish (county) and old Ninth Ward WHEN: This coming Fall---November (Sunday--Friday) 13-18, 2011 WHERE: Housing provided in nearby convents or rectories; we cook for our own parish traveling team; Nuns Build furnishes us van or other local transportation WHY: COST: As St. Thomas the doubter said: Lord, I don t believe the people in the Katrina hit areas are still without their homes five years later. How can I help? Flight Fare there and back and kicking in for food is/are your bare costs; our St. Barnabas crew will be housed in a convent (donation at week s end), eat together there chipping in for our meals as we cook in community; two evenings we ll be at musical shows in the French Quarter; totals equal flight fare plus $75.00 NEXT? 1. Leave your name, , phone number with us; then 2. Watch for next Parish Informational meeting &/or 3. Contact John Fleming at ; or Bob Keeley, ST. BARNABAS RESPECT LIFE The St. Barnabas Respect Life Group invites you to celebrate Father's Day by participating in our annual Diaper Drive. Please consider donating a package of diapers (all sizes needed) before or after any Mass the weekend of June 18 and 19. All diapers collected will be donated to Birthright of Chicago, a neighborhood pregnancy support organization, for distribution to mothers and their young children. For more information, contact Beth Devane, or For information about Birthright of Chicago, located at South Western Avenue, call % of the bottled water on the market is tap water repackaged by Coke and Pepsi. ~Fast Company, December 2007~

7 Human Concerns BEVERLY HILLS JOB CLUB The May meeting for the Beverly Hills Job Club will take place on Thursday, June 23 rd from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at St Barnabas Church Convent at 101st and Longwood Drive. The meeting and services are provided at no charge. The Beverly Hills Job Club has been established by Human Resource Managers, Joan Quinn and Elizabeth Robertson to help people in search of employment. You will meet others in similar circumstances, gain different perspectives, resources, and expand your job search network - the most valuable tool in one's career search. There is no cost to join The Beverly Hills Job Club. We are also looking for local business sponsorships and information on job openings for our members. For more information about The Beverly Hills Job Club, please Joan Quinn, The Beverly Hills Job Club Organizer, at for more details. GIFT OF TIME If you are a care giver for a loved one at home and need some time for Dr. appointments, grocery shopping or to run errands, please call the rectory at ex We have some people in the parish who have volunteered to provide this service Monday thru Friday or on Saturday and Sunday so you can attend Mass. Please let us know if we can help you one or two hours a week. Education Formation BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN OF ST. BARNABAS The Bible is full of stories of women larger than life whose struggles and challenges can help and inspire us. Come and join us as we discuss, reflect and meditate on their stories and their connection to our lives. We will use the Bible and the book 12 Strong Women of God: Biblical Models for Today by Marci Alborghetti (Amazon). We plan to meet just once a month so you can join us for one story or all 12. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 12th at 7:30 pm in the Convent Meeting Room East. Save the Date! The next woman we will meet is Miriam (Chapter 3) Please bring your Bible. If you cannot get the book for any reason or do not have a Bible please contact us and we will make sure you get the materials you need to participate. For more information please contact Cindy Neu at or Winnie Lopez at Please remember in your prayers those that have passed away and their families: Christopher Greene

10 SACRAMENTS Reconciliation is Celebrated on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Church or by appointment. Anointing of the Sick/Communion If a member of your family is ill or homebound, please call Mrs. Marie Ruff in the rectory. Holy Orders Anyone interested in knowing more about formation for priestly or diaconate ministry is asked to call Fr. William Malloy in the rectory office. Infant Baptism Infants are baptized on the first and third Sundays of the month at 1:30 pm or at any regularly scheduled Sunday mass. First time parents are required to complete the Baptism Prep Class which are offered on the second Monday of ever Month. Please contact Mrs. Marie Ruff in the rectory. New Parishioners We welcome you! Please introduce yourself to us. We ask that you register with Mrs. Marie Ruff in the Rectory. Sacraments of Initiation/RCIA Those of catechetical age (7 years and up) are baptized and fully received into the Catholic faith annually at the Easter Vigil. Formation begins in the fall. Please call Sr. Julie Flynn, OP, 773/ Marriage Please call the Rectory to speak to a priest about making arrangements 4 to 6 months in advance. Religious Education Grammar school students who are not attending Saint Barnabas School are encouraged to register for Religious Education classes. Contact Sister Julie Flynn, OP, at 773/ READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-13; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Acts 2:1-11; Cor 12:3b-7,12-13; Jn 20:19-23 GIVING THANKS WHEN YOU SHOP Please be sure to thank the generous advertisers in our bulletin. This advertising helps keep the cost of the weekly bulletin to a minimum.

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